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Opinion Benjamin Netanyahu’s Indecision Is Roadblock to Peace Push
I was on the phone the other day with a very senior adviser to a string of former Likud leaders and prime ministers, mostly listening while he talked about Secretary of State John Kerry and his marathon Israeli-Palestinian peace-processing. He wasn’t optimistic. His main reason for pessimism: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reluctance to risk collapsing…
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Israel News Danny Danon, Hardline ‘King’ of Israel’s Likud, Vows To Block Two-State Deal
As Secretary of State John Kerry desperately tries to kick-start a renewal of negotiations for an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement, a newly crowned King of Likud is intent on sabotaging its realization. Internal Likud elections held in late June underscored an emergent paradox: While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that he is interested in pursuing a…
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Fast Forward Kerry Leaves Middle East With No Plan in Hand, Will Return Soon
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry ended a shuttle diplomacy mission on Sunday without an agreement on resuming Israeli-Palestinian peace talks but said gaps had been narrowed and he would return to the region soon. “I’m pleased to tell you that we have made real progress on this trip. And I believe that with a…
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News Benjamin Netanyahu Strongly Backs Kotel Plan in Meeting With American Jews
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to reassure Diaspora Jewish leaders that redesign plans remain on track for the Western Wall plaza that will allow greater scope there for non-Orthodox prayer services. In a June 27 meeting with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism and with Natan Sharansky, head of the…
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Fast Forward Ron Dermer Named Next Israeli Ambassador to U.S.: Reports
Ron Dermer, Benjamin Netanyahu’s close adviser known for his strong ties with Republican politicians, will reportedly be Israel’s next ambassador to the United States. Several Israeli media outlets reported Friday that Netanyahu has made a final decision on the selection and will officially tap Dermer for the post in coming days. Dermer will replace Michael…
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Opinion Bibi: Peace Essential, But Won’t End Israel-Bashing
Haaretz reporter Barak Ravid writes that Secretary of State Kerry is arriving in Israel today amid “no signs” that he’s “nearing a breakthrough” toward peace talks. The funny thing is, it’s in the middle of an article that reports clear signs of a breakthrough. Specifically, he reports on a “senior Likud minister” telling him Netanyahu…
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Fast Forward Netanyahu Ready To Give 90% of West Bank Back to Palestinians: Report
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be willing to withdraw from most of the West Bank and evacuate numerous settlements as part of an agreement with the Palestinians, as long as his security demands were satisfied, a senior cabinet minister from Netanyahu’s Likud party told Haaretz. The senior minister, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity…
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The Schmooze Bibi Becomes a Comedian on Instagram
“Not like that, spin it!” prime minster Benjamin Netanyahu says, staring into a mobile phone camera that’s placed horizontally instead of vertically. “My friends on Instagram, this can no longer continue!” the apparently amused Netanyahu continues. “From now I am taking things to my own hands. Give me that please, give it to me.” The…
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